Arsenal face defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final next weekend
Sunday 21 May 2017 18:51, UK
Arsenal face a worrying few days to discover whether defender Gabriel will be fit to face Chelsea in next weekend's FA Cup final.
The Brazilian was stretchered off the pitch, early in the second half, after being injured in a tackle with Everton's Enner Valencia.
Gabriel was clutching his knee on the turf and his absence at Wembley next Saturday would be a massive blow for the Gunners' defence.
Arsene Wenger's squad is already without Laurent Koscielny for the showpiece occasion after the Frenchman was shown a red card after 14 minutes at the Emirates.
Koscielny slid in, studs up, on Valencia and referee Michael Oliver had little choice but to send him off.
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Unless Arsenal successfully appeal the decision, Koscielny will miss the game with Chelsea.
Although Arsenal beat the Toffees 3-1, they finished the season outside of the Champions League positions in fifth spot.
They will now play in next season's Europa League, missing out on the top tier of European football for the first time in 20 years.
